Fried Mashed Potato Balls With Bacon 5fix Recipes

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Place mashed potatoes in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the egg, cheese, onions and bacon. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in bread crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry potato balls, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

V'S FRIED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Season water with garlic powder and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Mash potatoes in the hot skillet and add butter and garlic powder. Form mashed potatoes into a large patty and coat the edges with olive oil, allowing oil to pour under the patty. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Break patty using a wooden spoon and fold crisp bottom through the potatoes. Repeat cooking the bottom and folding into the mashed potatoes.

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
• Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
• With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
• In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
• Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
• Enjoy!

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS WITH BACON #5FIX

Steps:

• Fry bacon pieces until crispy but not burned. Drain well and blot carefully. Try to remove as much excess fat as possible.
• Mix bacon with chives and Simply Potatoes, Traditional Mashed Potatoes.
• Scoop enough potato mixture to make a ball that is one or two bites. Roll into a ball, then push a cube or two of the cheese in the center and roll into a ball so that the cheese is all the way in the middle. The balls should not be very large or the cheese won't melt.
• Roll finished ball in panko until well covered.
• Fry in oil until browned all over.
• Drain and serve as is or with condiments such as sour cream.

DEEP FRIED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Make mashed potatoes into golf-ball or small balls.
• Add cheese, as per taste.
• Freeze for 2 hours, or more.
• Mix together the flour, milk, egg and salt to make the batter.
• Gently dip mashed potato balls in batter, being careful that all exposed potato is coated with batter.
• Deep fry in hot oil until golden-brown.

FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes as directed on package. Spoon into large bowl; mash until smooth. Cool 5 min.
• Whisk eggs in medium bowl until blended. Place bread crumbs in separate medium bowl.
• Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375°F. Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients to potatoes; mix lightly. Roll into 24 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. potato mixture for each ball.
• Dip potato balls, 1 at a time, into eggs then bread crumbs, turning to evenly coat all sides of each ball with each ingredient. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Add potato balls to hot oil in small batches; fry 5 min. or until golden brown on all sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels.